Tag Archives: American Living

Full-on Prep School

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Jeff

Upon seeing this outfit last week, someone remarked, “That is full-on prep school, man.” I suppose there are worse things to be called.                … Continue reading

Nice Titfer

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Jeff

“Nice titfer” my British friend said to me as I took off my hat while stepping into the church building one summer Sunday. “Excuse me?” I said, wondering if I … Continue reading

Black Loafers

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Jeff

I’ve never quite known what to do with black loafers.  Loafers, in my opinion, are an inherently casual shoe, and black is the most formal color for shoes.  Shell cordovan … Continue reading

Sometimes Used Is Better

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Jeff

  For any given price point, you could conceivably be faced with a range of options when buying clothes.  For example, if you have $20 to spend on a shirt, … Continue reading

The “Security Guard” Look

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Jeff

The combination of a navy blazer and gray trousers is often derided as security guard attire, as it is a standard uniform for guards in downtown office buildings.  But paired … Continue reading

Pinstripes & Polka Dots

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Jeff

Suit: Jos. A. Bank, thrifted, $15 Shirt: Brooks Brothers, thrifted, $5 Tie: American Living, clearance, $5 Shoes: Johnston & Murphy, thrifted, $15 Total: $40 If I’d paid retail prices: Around … Continue reading

A Fancy Pocket Square

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Jeff

Suit: Southwick, bought online, $30 Shirt: Gitman Bros., clearance, $5 Tie: American Living, clearance $3 Pocket square: Faconnable, thrifted, $2 Shoes: Crockett & Jones for Brooks Brothers, clearance, $180 Total: … Continue reading

Where Did Spring Go?

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Jeff

It seems I scared spring away with my clothes earlier this week.  Whereas it was 80 degrees a few days ago, now there’s snow on the ground. Blazer: Vintage Brooks … Continue reading

And A Spring Hat

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Jeff

Hat: Dobbs “Rosebud,” 50% off sale, $37.50 Suit: Brooks Brothers Golden Fleece, clearance, $150 Shirt: Jos. A. Bank, clearance, $20 Tie: American Living, clearance, $3 Shoes: Alfred Sargent for Brooks … Continue reading

A Touch of Spring

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Jeff

Suit: Kingsridge, thrifted, $20 Shirt; Brooks Brothers, thrifted, $5 Tie: American Living, clearance, $3 Shoes: Johnston & Murphy Aristocraft, thrifted, $15 Tailoring: $10 Total: $53 If I’d bought everything at … Continue reading

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